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Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance
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Europe Ready to Counter Trump's Tariff Threats with Strong Economic Stance

Europe has strong economic muscles and will give the USA a resolute answer to Donald Trump's new tariff threats, says Foreign Trade Minister Benjamin Dousa. If we don't get that they are actually ready to sit down for serious negotiations, then Europe will not back down
Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute
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Trump Declines EU Trade Agreement Amid Tariff Dispute

USA's President Donald Trump says that he "does not seek a settlement" with the EU on tariffs. The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic writes on the other hand that the EU continues to seek an agreement with the US
EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement
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EU Customs Dispute with Poland Delays Ukraine Trade Agreement

War-torn Ukraine risks getting hit by a customs blow from the EU in a few weeks. The trade agreement signed with the country after the Russian attack in 2022 expires on June 5 – and Poland is slowing down the introduction of a new agreement
EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks
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EU Urges USA to Show Interest in Trade Talks

The USA must show its interest in making progress in trade discussions with the EU, urges the EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic.
Trump Urges China to Initiate Trade Talks as Tensions Persist
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Trump Urges China to Initiate Trade Talks as Tensions Persist

USA's President Donald Trump is urging China to contact him to initiate negotiations to resolve the escalating trade conflict between the world's two largest economies, reports Bloomberg. At the same time, the progress for the EU's part in the same matter is small, according to reports
The EU's Trade Chief to Washington
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The EU's Trade Chief to Washington

EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement
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EU and China Discuss Electric Car Tariff Agreement

In the wake of Donald Trump's tariffs, the EU and China have plans for closer economic cooperation.
EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds
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EU Proposes Tariffs on US Sausage and Diamonds

The EU Commission proposes 25-percent tariffs on a large number of American goods, but not to the value previously announced. This according to a document that the news agency Reuters has taken part of
EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday
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EU Prepares to Vote on Retaliatory Tariffs Against US on Wednesday

The EU wants to negotiate with the USA – but is preparing for countermeasures. On Wednesday, a first list of retaliatory tariffs will be voted on
EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday
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EU Trade Chief Sefcovic to Discuss US Tariffs on Friday

EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs
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EU Trade Chief Heads to US for Crucial Talks on New Tariffs

The EU's Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic is on his way to the USA to meet the US Trade Minister Howard Lutnick and the Trump administration's trade representative Jamieson Greer on Tuesday. The visit comes ahead of April 2, when the US President Donald Trump is expected to present even more tariffs
EU and USA in Trade Talks
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EU and USA in Trade Talks

The EU and the USA are initiating direct talks regarding the looming trade war, according to the EU Commission.
EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"
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EU to USA on trade war: "Need a partner"

The EU responds quickly to the Trump administration's tariffs on steel and aluminum, but is also planning a second round of countermeasures. Meanwhile, the EU Commission is open to negotiations
Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel
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Sweden's Trade Minister Hopes to Avert New US Tariffs on Steel

On Wednesday next week, 25-percent US tariffs on steel and aluminium will be introduced – if President Donald Trump gets his way. And he has hinted at much more than that
EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges
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EU wants to introduce "Temu tax" – H&M surges

Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars
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Kallas and Costa - EU's New Stars

An Estonian foreign minister and a Portuguese top meeting general will be two of the EU's foremost faces outward until 2029. Kaja Kallas and António Costa kick off the new mandate period with a trip to Ukraine, and are two of the EU's new poster names to keep an eye on
New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday
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New leadership in the EU – Roswall takes off on Sunday

The EU Parliament says yes to Ursula von der Leyen's new EU Commission with 370 votes against 282. Jessika Roswall and her colleagues are already revving up on Sunday
The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled
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The Interrogations Are On – Now EU Top Officials Are Being Grilled

A veteran and a beginner are initiating when the next EU Commission is now being scrutinized in Brussels. Already on Tuesday, it's time for Swedish Jessika Roswall
Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"
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Sweden gets environmental issues in the EU - "extremely pleased"

Sweden's Jessika Roswall (The Moderate Party) is proposed to be responsible for environmental issues in the next EU Commission. Water and a "competitive circular economy" are also included in the job description
Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands
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Many men to Brussels – despite EU top's demands

Where are the sisters? was wondered in the old chips commercial. The same question can Ursula von der Leyen ask herself when her EU Commission risks becoming anything but equal
Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission
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Who does what? The next challenge for the EU Commission

Ursula von der Leyen has been re-elected as Commission President and can take a holiday – throughout the entire weekend. Then the work begins to piece together people and assignments to fulfill all the new promises
Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels
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Tough grilling awaits Roswall in Brussels

Sweden's next EU Commissioner is nominated. But now Jessika Roswall will also get a responsibility area – and be grilled by the EU Parliament
Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs
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Sweden risks being left behind in the battle for top EU jobs

Campaign about the future post in the EU commission is in full swing
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